Push (yourself) up to better fitness

Pushups: That old-school exercise that gives us unwanted flashbacks to middle school phys ed. But there’s a reason this classic move has stuck around—it works for all fitness levels. (Yes, even yours.) Pushups work your arms, back, shoulders, core, and legs. You can do them anywhere, and you’re guaranteed a great workout. To get the maximum benefit, master proper alignment and learn the variations and modifications to help you get started and keep you going.